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by Pedro Burney (Originally published “On the River” 1974) Just looking has its rewards. When I reach a river, I put my rod up, sit down and just look. What am I looking for? Well it’s a matter of questions … Continue reading
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The major South island fishing retail stores all have sections on their websites dedicated to equipment and accessories for fishing the Mackenzie Country hydro canals. The Complete Angler has an extensive set of You Tube videos available on line for … Continue reading
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The Ranger and Poacher The river has a two trout bag limit and a fisherman is casting for trout as a stranger approaches and asks, “Any luck?” “Any luck? Heck yes, this is a wonderful spot. I took six out … Continue reading
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The following article was by the late Ted Bason, who was president and secretary of the NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers in the 1970s-80s. It was published in “On the River” in 1974. Ted was a life member of the … Continue reading
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The following tale was published in a 1974 “On the River” publication published by the Federation of Hawkes Bay Angling Clubs, from which grew the NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers. It was written under the pen name of “Optimist” and … Continue reading
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by Tony Orman If you’ve fished over the decades, you’ve probably stumbled onto one of those streams that gave you superb fishing, of such high quality that you cherished it and became possessive about it that you treated it as … Continue reading
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by Tony Orman I read about the Kate McLaren trout fly during a visit to Scotland several years ago. When I trundled into one of Scotland’s lovely villages, the chap in the local tackle shop, smiled and said “To go … Continue reading
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by Ben Hope We all carry too many fly patterns by the stream side. I don’t know why except a head shrink might have an answer. Some of the masters of the fly fishing world by example, illustrate a top … Continue reading
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A petition calling for better protection for the Rangitata Fiver has been launched. Anglers are calling on Environment Canterbury to properly protect the Rangitata River as required under the river’s Conservation Order (WCO) A New Zealand Salmon Anglers Association deputation intends … Continue reading
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The late Bill Benfield, conservationist, author and former chairman of the Council of Outdoor Recreation Associations of NZ, was a passionate and forthright advocate for the environment. In 2014, he addressed the NZ Federation of Freshwater Anglers AGM on the subject of … Continue reading
